Nigeria have suffered a major injury blow ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier against Tanzania on Friday November 13, 2026.
This comes after AC Milan confirmed that Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has undergone surgery in London to repair a ruptured tensor fasciae latae tendon in his left hip.
The surgery, performed by Professor Ernest Schilders in the presence of Dr Stefano Mazzoni, was a complete success.
Chukwueze is expected to return to Italy to begin his rehabilitation.
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